Independent Commissions
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News
30 June 2017
Nigerian parliament proposes amendments to restructure judicial council
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Voices From The Field
29 April 2017
Redefining judicial independence in Poland
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News
7 April 2017
Kenyan MPs pass bill empowering parliament to remove Attorney General
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News
5 April 2017
Benin's parliament rejects proposed amendments toward single presidential term, women's representation
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News
24 March 2017
Legislative initiative in Egypt to allow women hold highest judicial functions in constitutional adjudication
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News
16 March 2017
Japan to debate amendments to its constitutional emergency provisions
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News
21 February 2017
Guyana's Prime Minister stresses the role of integrity legislation in the constitutional reform process
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News
10 February 2017
Turkey constitutional referendum set for 16 April after Erdogan approves amendments
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News
8 February 2017
Zimbabwe CSOs oppose proposed constitution amendment on appointment of highest judges
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News
23 January 2017
Turkish parliament approves shift to presidential system, paving way for referendum
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